HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3716070-vz-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
VZ EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (781) 658-0988, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1306112.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 41 · Iowa avg 22.1%
2 of 70 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | KY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | AR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 4, 2026 | AR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | NV | 2 | 2 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 5, 2025 | KY | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2025 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
67 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 82 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 4 | 58.2% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 0 | 26.9% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 13.4% | 23.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2PROP | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3PROP | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3716070 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1306112 |
| Legal name | VZ EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 1,186,087 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 3, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VZ EXPRESS INC
What does VZ EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for VZ EXPRESS INC (MC1306112), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about VZ EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking VZ EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3716070. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (781) 658-0988, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1306112, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (781) 658-0988
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM LOGISTICS GROUP INC High risk Carrier |
Davenport, FL | 4147725 | MC1591621 | 1 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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